Resiliency Team Therapist

The therapist will be responsible for providing therapy and assessment services for both children and adults, while focusing specifically on the family, child, and adolescent populations. This position requires the individual to have a master’s degree in a mental health field. Preference will be given to individuals who are registered MHC, MFT, or MSW interns and actively pursuing licensure or have received their LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW credentials.

• In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:
• Fully understand and consistently exhibit all of Peace River Center’s Core Values, while fostering the same with all direct reports.
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and vendors.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Ability to arrive/report to work on time and ready to work.
• Attend all scheduled work hours, meetings, trainings, and other PRC functions in compliance with full-time PRC employment.
• Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group/team setting.
• Ability to show respect and communicate professionally with others.
• Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.
• Ability to report to work with clean hygiene.
• Ability to adhere to company /program dress code standards.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy as deemed necessary through evidence-based practice approaches.
• Complete ongoing progress notes and other necessary documentation through an electronic health record in a timely manner.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Make appropriate internal and external referrals.
• Conduct and complete Biopsychosocial evaluations.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
• The position requires that the individual maintains compliance with productivity standards of the department.
• Position requires that the individual maintain all mental health credentials and licensure.
• Position requires that the individual maintains compliance with all PRC training requirements.
• Position may require other tasks as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Education:
Master's degree in the field of mental health required.

Experience:
At least 2 years of experience in the mental health field.

Certifications:
LMHC or LCSW preferred.
Professional enhancement training annually including all required PRC training.

Training:
Will be provided by PRC for organization information. Program specific training will be provided by program supervisors.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Position requires that the individual generally understands the psychopathology of both adults and children as it relates to the DSM diagnostic manual.
• Position requires that the individual is capable of providing mental health diagnoses using DSM criteria.
• Position requires that the individual can perform therapy with a variety of modalities to include evidence-based practice approaches.
• Position requires that the individual is capable of providing treatment for co-occurring disorders or is willing to learn the required techniques and interventions to provide the therapy.
• Position requires that the individual possess a high quality of written and verbal capabilities.
• Position requires that the individual is capable of working independently with minimum supervision.
• Position requires the individual to manage one's time efficiently.
• Position requires that written documentation through an electronic health record must be completed in a timely manner.
• Position requires flexibility and the ability to prioritize various job functions.
• Position requires strong clinical documentation skills.
• Position requires the ability to deal with stressful situations or difficult people.

• Universal Precautions.
• Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher).